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Alexander VarvarenkoOwner & CEO at SHIPNEXT

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Alexander Varvarenko is Owner and CEO of a VARAMAR Group - the fist shipping (ocean-transport) company to introduce and use Bitcoin in exchange for transportation, Veles Bulk and ShipNEXT - the international shipping market-placewith fullyautomated e-mail recognition, calculation and matching platform, as well as a chartering / contract management solution.

Mr. Varvarenko succeeded in automating and digitalizing the most complex segment of shipping - dry-bulk, wet-bulk and heavy/oversized cargo.

His next step is integrating Blockchain on ShipNEXT and introducing a full-scale crypto-currency exchange in sea-freight.

Alexander has 17 years experience in shipping industry. He is a Founder of the Ukrainian ShipBrokers Club.

PanellistMaria Lambrou -
Professor of Digital Business,
University of the Aegean

With digital transformation now being referred to as a modern business norm rather than a futuristic trend, hear from those leading the way, implementing these new processes and what the operational realities are, through experience sharing.

What are the tangible enhancements being witnessed through digitalization?

ROI vs ROX – how are we measuring success comparing Return on Investment to Return on Experience?

Is the industry clear between realistic technologies and hype-based trends?

Where are the areas in shipping that are unlikely to be digitally disrupted?

Some of the biggest players in the industry have invested heavily in digital initiatives over the past year and a half. Now, we are moving away from asking is there a case for digital, since these investments tell us there is. Instead, we ask:

Are there any tangible benefits or results of digital strategies?

If the question comes too soon, when can we expect results?

Most importantly, what are the crucial aspects of change management that operators must consider?